Hematology

What is hematology?

Hematology is the field of medicine that focuses on cells that make blood and blood-related diseases. It covers a broad variety of diseases that affect white and red blood cells as well as platelets, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and the coagulation system. From common anemias to complicated bleeding cancers of the blood, hematology provides special diagnostic and therapeutic options that are tailored to the specific needs of each patient’s medical condition.

Expert Care by a Hematologist

Hematologists are medical professionals trained to assess and treat non-cancerous and malignant blood diseases. They have a deep understanding of how to tackle issues ranging from bleeding disorders to bone marrow dysfunction and from genetic conditions to cutting-edge cancer treatments.

Non-Malignant (Benign) Blood Disorders

We provide a range of services to assist in the treatment and diagnosis of:

Hemoglobin Disorders

• Thalassemia (major and minor) and Sickle Cell Disease: Genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin’s form and function. This requires ongoing monitoring and occasionally the use of transfusion or other curative methods such as transplants.

Red and White Blood Cell Abnormalities

• Anemia (iron deficiency or vitamin deficiencies) Chronic disease-related)

• Leukopenia and Leukocytosis

• Neutropenia

• Thrombocytopenia and Thrombocytosis

Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes

• Aplastic Anemia

• Pure Red Cell Aplasia

• Congenital Syndromes like Fanconi Anemia

Clotting and Bleeding Disorders

• Hemophilia A & B, Von Willebrand Disease

• Platelet Function Defects, Rare Coagulation Factor Deficiencies

• Newborn bleeding syndromes

Thrombotic Conditions

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

• Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)

• Inherited and Acquired Thrombophilias

Malignant Hematology (Blood Cancers)

Our hematology services provide individualized treatment strategies for patients who have been diagnosed with:

Leukemias

• Acute Leukemias (AML and ALL)

• Chronic Leukemias (CML and CLL)

Lymphomas

• Hodgkin as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment is based on immunotherapy, chemotherapy that is risk-adjusted, and targeted strategies.

Plasma Cell Disorders

• Multiple Myeloma and other related disorders like Monoclonal Gammopathy with Undetermined Significance (MGUS)

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

• Includes polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis.

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

• Leukemic disorders that impact marrow function usually require transfusion support or curative treatments such as stem cell transplants.

Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation

Transplantation is a life-saving treatment option for a variety of hematological ailments. Our center offers two options:

Autologous Transplants

• In this procedure, the patient’s own stem cells are harvested and then re-infused. It is commonly used for multiple myeloma, lymphomas, and other autoimmune disorders.

Allogeneic Transplants

• Donor stem cells are used to treat diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, and MDS.

We also offer:

• Cord Blood Transplants

• Haploidentical (Half-matched) Transplants: Expanding donor availability

• Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) Transplants

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures

Our hematology center is equipped to carry out an array of sophisticated treatments for diagnosis and treatment:

Bone Marrow Evaluation

• Aspiration and biopsy of the pelvic bone or sternum for precise diagnosis

Lumbar Puncture

• To analyze cerebrospinal fluid or the administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

Central Venous Access

• The placement of PICC lines and IJV/Femoral Central Lines for long-term treatment

Apheresis Services

• Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is a treatment for neurological or autoimmune disorders.

• Leukapheresis, RBC Exchange, Single Donor Platelet (SDP) Collection

Stem Cell Collection & Preservation

• Stem cells are taken from peripheral bone marrow or blood and frozen for transplant

Genetic Testing & Counseling

The hematology services we provide include:

• Prenatal Genetic Screening for conditions such as Thalassemia, as well as Sickle Cell Disease

• Germline Changes in the Screening of Inherited Leukemia Syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome-associated leukemias)

This helps to ensure the early detection, prevention, and individualized treatments for families suffering from hereditary blood disorders.

Why Choose Our Hematology Services?

• Multidisciplinary Method integrated care that includes immunologists, oncologists, and transplant teams

• Advanced Laboratory Support For precise testing, including flow cytometry, molecular testing, and cytogenetics

• Personalized Medicine: The treatment is tailored to the genetic and risk profile

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. for managing issues such as infections, bleeding, or clotting incidents

• Patient Education: Enabling families and patients with the information to manage long-term illnesses